Summer offers a bounty of local, nutritious, flavorful foods. Make the best of your seasonal harvest with our favorite summer recipes starring fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs straight from the garden!
Healthy Summer Recipes
 Homemade PopsiclesEnjoy the fresh flavors of summer in refreshingly cool homemade popsicles. + Featured flavors: Parsley-Infused Watermelon; Raspberries and Cream; Campari and Cantaloupe; Cranberry and Apple |  Cooking with BasilTransform the way you think about basil with these recipes that make use of uncommon basils. + Featured recipes: Basil Limeade; Poached Pears in Basil Syrup; Asian-Inspired Beef; Basil-Buttered Shrimp |  A Taste of SummerNothing captures the essence of summertime quite like the sweet, refreshing flavor of watermelon. + Featured recipes: Minted Melon Salad; Melon-Citrus Cooler; Watermelon Barbecue Marinade |
 Easy Grilled VegetablesGrilling vegetables is a simple, delicious way to enjoy their fresh flavors, and preparing them couldn’t be easier. + Get grilling with this guide! See the cooking times for different varieties of fruits and vegetables. |  Recipes for Grilling OutTake advantage of the most bountiful of seasons with simply grilled seafood, veggies and fruit. + Featured recipes: Baja Fish Tacos; Blackened Fish Po’ Boy; Grill-Roasted Tomatillo Salsa; and more! |  Breakfast Recipes for CampersRise and shine with these campfire recipes that leave you more time to enjoy the outdoors. + Featured recipes: Brown Bag Breakfast; Breakfast Cereal for Hikers; Dutch Oven Breakfast Pie; Breakfast Burritos; and more! |
 Summertime Berry RecipesSummer-sweet berries pack a healing punch of antioxidant-rich flavor. Whip up these three seasonal dishes for better health. + Featured recipes: Blackberry Cobbler; Cranberry Sauce; Berry Freezer Jam |  Tenacious ThymeIntrepid and never timid, this aromatic plant is a good friend in the kitchen. + Featured recipes: Roast Pork Loin; Baked Tilapia; Crab Chowder; Pan-Fried Apples; Berries with Warm Lemon Thyme Honey; and more! |  Summer Drink RecipesDitch sugar-laden soda in favor of one of these refreshing summer drinks. + Featured recipes: Basil Limeade; Honeydew Mint Seltzer; Lavender Lemonade; Melon-Citrus Cooler; 3-Ingredient Margarita; and more! |
 Great Pickle RecipesPreserve your harvest with delicious, fresh-pack pickles. Make your own with these easy steps. + Featured recipes: Dill Chips; Pickled Garlic Scapes; Vermont Maple Sweet Pickles |  Spanish Tapas MenuMade with garden-fresh vegetables and herbs, tapas are just right for a light summer supper or get-together with friends. + Featured recipes: Tomato Gazpacho with Garlic Croutons; Tomato Eggplant Salad; Garlic Bruschetta; and more! |  A Garlic-Themed FeastBoth hearty and healthy, this midsummer menu makes use of versatile garlic, right down to dessert. + Featured recipes: Garden Gazpacho; Chickpea Salad; Chocolate-Chip Roasted Garlic Cookies; and more! |
 Summer Picnic RecipesWhat better way to celebrate summer than to pack a basket with goodies straight from the garden? + Featured recipes: Iced Herb Gazpacho; Fresh Tarragon Potato Salad; Herb-Fried Chicken; Chocolate-Peppermint Fudge |  Easy Sorbet RecipesCall them sorbets, sherbets, granitas or ices–nothing could be simpler than these herbs on ice. + Featured recipes: Basil-Lime Sorbet; Lemon Verbena Yogurt Sherbet; Strawberry-Rose Sorbet; and more! |  Endless SummerMake and freeze these easy recipes while you have an abundance of fresh tomatoes and basil. + Featured recipes: Roasted Tomato Sauce; Freezer Pesto; Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup |
